The Australia’s Gold Coast has already witnessed plenty of triathlon history. It hosted just the third ITU World Championships in 1991, before becoming the first Grand Final host when the World Triathlon Series made its debut in 2009. Now the host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games is back on the Series circuit this weekend, and [...]Gold Coast set for ITU return is a post from: Time-to-Tri


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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that it is in the process of acquiring new aircraft for VVIPs.

The additional aircraft will be used by President Jacob Zuma, his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and other persons identified by the Presidency as envoys.

SANDF says the current fleet is not sufficient for Cabinet transportation due to South Africa’s increased international relations commitments.

“South Africa’s international relations and commitments, whether multilateral or bilateral, have been increasing greatly in the past two decades. To this end, the South African Air Force (SAAF) must provide aircraft for intercontinental, continental, regional and local flights for engagements and events,” the SANDF said.

It said at times, it had to charter aircraft at considerable cost due to this insufficiency.

“Confronted by this situation, the SAAF is considering an interim solution that will boost the VVIP fleet while the acquisition process is busy with the ultimate solution.”

SANDF said it is also considering the rescheduling of strategic capital acquisition master plan funds to address the interim solution. - SAnews.gov.za

The 7th annual ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance enjoyed a cool start in Grabouw on Friday, 13 March 2015 when just under 600 keen trail runners toed the line at the picturesque Houw Hoek Inn to partake in South Africa’s premier three day stage trail run. Edwin Sesipi and Johardt Van Heerden of [...]Sesipi, Van Heerden top AfricanX Stage one is a post from: Time-4-Sport


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Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the success of tourism will be judged by how much it contributes towards reducing poverty, inequality and unemployment. The Department of Tourism is currently developing amended Tourism Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes to address imbalances in the ownership of tourism enterprises. The goal is also to develop skills and […]Tourism must reduce poverty is a post from: JobnSpire


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Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson has launched a Community Parks and Street Cleaning project worth more than R13.8 million in Umtshezi, KwaZulu-Natal. “It is anticipated that the implementation of these projects will create at least 235 work opportunities. This entails, among others, employing 160 women, 160 youth and people living with disability,” the […]Project to restore KZN parks, streets is a post from: KZN News and Information
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Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has launched Africa’s first ever 100-kilowatt fuel cell that runs on platinum and natural gas.

Platinum Power Fuel Cell was installed at the Chamber of Mines offices in Johannesburg. It is Africa’s first ever building base-load fuel cell that runs on natural gas and will see South Africa gain entry into the manufacturing and distribution of fuel cell components.

Platinum Power Fuel Cell is a joint project between the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) through a financial injection of R7.5 million for feasibility work of the project and Mitochondria, the energy company that received loan financing to the tune of R3.25 million from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Minister Davies said being home to 80% of the world's known platinum reserves puts South Africa at the forefront of developing fuel cell technology.

“It also answers to the demand and it enhances opportunities for those in the mining industry. The real value chain is by being involved in value addition through beneficiation,” said the Minister.

He said there is no reason South Africa cannot become a significant player in the manufacturing of fuel cell generators using platinum.

“It is for that reason that we have been looking at ways we can add value to our resources as a driver of industrial development in our country,” said Minister Davies.

He said Platinum Power Fuel Cell technology takes the country to the top of the value chain where “we would be able to establish small plants like this one providing power in outlying areas and areas where it is difficult to connect people to the grid”.

He said the dti is contemplating the development of a platinum based Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

“We also have a range of incentive programmes in place. Our team is available to discuss with this industry establishing a plant in South Africa and ways that government can support and encourage this very important technologically leading value addition to our platinum reserves,” he said. - SAnews.gov.za

Great Britian’s Jonathan Brownlee finally ended the reign of Spains Javier Gomez Noya in Auckland today at the 2015 World Triathlon Series. Brownlee had not beaten Gomez on three previous occasions he was not to be denied a fourth time. A career best performance from Pierre Le Corre (FRA) saw him grab his first WTS [...]Jonathan Brownlee triumphant in Auckland is a post from: Time-to-Tri


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Auckland, March 29 – It was a day of firsts as Gwen Jorgensen (USA) and Jonathon Brownlee (GBR) claimed their first 2015 ITU World Triathlon Auckland title on Sunday. Gwen Jorgensen Auckland Supreme American Gwen Jorgensen finally got a long awaited win at the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Auckland on Sunday after three attempts. [...]Gwen Jorgensen claims WTS Auckland title is a post from: Time-to-Tri


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As the Global Financial Services partner of the ITU World Triathlon Series, the new brand will feature across the remaining events in the Series and seen by the global TV audience of 156 million triathlon fans. New Triathlon Partner Threadneedle Investments has today launched its new global brand: Columbia Threadneedle Investments. The official ITU World [...]New Triathlon Partner is a post from: Time-to-Tri


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The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is to avail R1 billion in support for the Black Industrialists Development Programme, said Minister Rob Davies. Speaking at the closing session of the two-day Black Industrialists Indaba on Thursday, the Minister said that R1 billion will be availed in incentive support for the programme that was launched [...]R1 billion to support black industrialists is a post from: South Africa Business
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